Buddhist Ghazni: Wall statue
Inv. no. TS01056
IsMEO / IsIAO Italian Archaeological Mission in Afghanistan, 1969
Tapa Sardar, Vihara 23
Tapa Sardar, Vihara 23
Buddha (bowl)
Red clay
In the round; completed by engraving
H: 19,5; L: 26; W: 18 cm ca
Late period
Left hand holding a bowl (patra) and the hem of the overrobe. Fired accidentally.
The hand belongs to the statue no. 39 (bejeweled Buddha).
Related fragments: TS 1144 (head), TS 1152 (torso), TS 1763 (right hand), TS 1766 (right ear), TS 1990 (left leg).
The hand belongs to the statue no. 39 (bejeweled Buddha).
Related fragments: TS 1144 (head), TS 1152 (torso), TS 1763 (right hand), TS 1766 (right ear), TS 1990 (left leg).
Neg. no.: 8176/ 9; 9656/ 3÷8
Digital photos: MAIA 2003
Drawings: Inv. No. 6270
Digital photos: MAIA 2003
Drawings: Inv. No. 6270